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Travel ideas | 31 October 2026

KwaMaqoma: The Eastern Cape destination getting a new tourism hub

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Cape Agulhas beyond the southernmost tip: What to do with a full weekend

Travel ideas | 30 October 2026

Mythical map of South Africa: 7 spots where legends still linger

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Cape Town taxi unrest causes airport delays as passengers face long queues

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Beach or bush? 11 braai spots in the Western Cape

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Dragons, Defenders, Dinosaurs and Africa’s only Via Ferrata

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28 August 2019

According to a local UK-visa agency, Move Up, South Africa fares better than neighbouring African... read more

5 real-life Lion King locations

8 August 2019

Here are some of the real-life locations in Africa that inspired some of our... read more

Malawi brings back plastic bag ban

6 August 2019

Malawi has reintroduced its ban on thin plastic bags, which doesn't impress local manufacturers, but... read more

This lake contains Africa’s first source of caviar

3 July 2019

Africa's first caviar hails from the Indian Ocean isle of Madagascar, where premium sturgeon is... read more

Sabi Sands: The ultimate safari

24 June 2019

The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is a top destination for an African safari with Big-5... read more

Most peaceful countries in Africa

19 June 2019

This year's report reveals the most peaceful countries to visit right now, based on safety,... read more

July 2019 issue is out!

18 June 2019

From birding in KZN to e-biking through Namaqualand daisies and hiking the Tugela from... read more

9 reasons to go to the Serengeti

31 May 2019

Millions of migrating wildebeest, magical sunsets, incredible wildlife photography and wide open skies make the... read more

New 3D relief map of Africa points visitors in right direction

26 March 2019

The Iconic Map of Africa Monument was unveiled in the Agulhas National Park, and acts... read more

Video: Lion attacks pangolin in the Masai Mara

18 January 2019

A South African safari guide witnessed a lion attacking a Temminck's ground pangolin on a... read more

Woman drives from Scotland to Cape Town

16 January 2019

Laura Morrison travelled in a 1958 Morris Minor from Scotland to Cape Town in memory... read more

The man who walked from Cape Town to Cairo

12 December 2018

Mario Rigby covered over 12,000km from Cape Town to Cairo on foot, with a bit... read more

10 wondrous waterfalls in Africa

26 October 2018

Waterfalls are surrounded by negative ions that have a positive effect on the body, such... read more

11 of our favourite African destinations

19 October 2018

Getaway journalists have explored so many different corners of the world, but Africa has captured... read more

Video: TreadRight celebrates 10 years of making travel matter

1 October 2018

'Travel is an incredible gift. It has the ability to open our eyes to the... read more

3 fabulous travel videos to whisk you away

23 April 2018

Be enthralled as these three videos take you to places as diverse as the Okavango... read more

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6 April 2015

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20 March 2015

A look at why houseboat trips on Kariba can be the most relaxing and unforgettable... read more

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11 September 2014

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